Light and Optics

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The Spectrum

Geometrical Optics; Light Rays and Reflections

Geometrical Optics; Refraction and Dispersion

Interference and Diffraction

Resolution

Polarization and Scattering

Contact

Our offices are located in the basement of the Science Center, in room B-08A. We can also be found in the vicinity of the Prep Room, preparing the demonstrations to be used in the lecture halls.

Campus Location: Science Center B-08A
Tel: (617) 495-5824
Email: scidemos@fas.harvard.edu
Mailing Address: Lecture Demonstration Services, Science Center, Rm B-08A, 1 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138

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